Southeast Europe wildfires due to heatwave

The Balkan region experienced an unprecedented heatwave that began on June 20, leading to a sharp rise in temperatures, which caused hundreds of deaths and infrastructure destruction. Rescue teams are struggling to contain forest fires that broke out throughout the week, amid warnings of a potential rise in temperatures again at the beginning of next week. The heatwave has disrupted electricity generation and increased mortality rates, especially among the elderly, with precautions issued about the heightened risks of extreme heat due to climate change.

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